Please do not climb at Mangaokewa until further notice. Negotiations are under way with DOC and Iwi, climbing while the crag is closed will jeopardise any possible future access. Thank you.
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The Aviary
This section, just past the Gully and the Palm Boulder, starts with a short cliff
LITTERED with jugs and extends all the way down (past a number of fun slabs)
to the Bat Cave. This area is destined to be a great "beginner's" area.
Routes
Reference | Title | Grade | Length | Pro | Quality | Alert | Operations |
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Votive, 22 | 22 | 3 | |||||
The line of jug "look alikes" (can you say "slopers?") on the far left of the Aviary. 3 bolts (DBB) |
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Ying Yang, 16 | 16 | 3 | |||||
This line could technically be two separate routes. The better holds are right of the bolts (though a bit harder to find), while the easier to find (though not as good) holds are left of the bolts. Do it however feels best! 3 bolts (DBB) (shares anchors with WoS) |
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Walking on Sunshine, 15 | 15 | 3 | |||||
A fun slab line. Walk up the dirt staircase past "YY" and climb up on good holds. 3 bolts (DBB). A fun slab line. Walk up the dirt staircase past "YY" and climb up on good holds. 3 bolts (DBB). |
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Automus Klyde Frog, 17 | 17 | 2 | |||||
This short, bouldery little arête is tucked behind a palm tree just right of all the slabs (left of GKBK). The line of least resistance uses the right hand face, but for a bit more challenge, try going straight up the arete. 2 bolts (DBB). |
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No Kitty, Bad Kitty, 18 | 18 | 5 | |||||
Travis originally called this stunning slab/ crack line a 15! This line is a MUST do if it isn't raining. 5 bolts (DBB). |
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Polly Prissy Pants, 19 | 19 | 5 | |||||
The slab line just right of "GKBK." 5 bolts (DBB). |